Nominations are now open
We're calling on our members to nominate for the next iteration of our advisory groups and expert panels. This is your chance to help us continue to drive our vision forward and make sure Green Star continues to be at the forefront of industry.
We are looking for nominations for the following:
- Industry Advisory Group
- Technical Advisory Group
- Expert Reference Panels
Join our Green Star Advisory Groups
We are looking for industry members in senior positions to join the following groups. These groups report to the Green Star Advisory Committee and help steer our rating system so it remains rigorous, market relevant and valued by industry.
The Industry Advisory Group provides insight into industry activity and trends and makes recommendations to increase the adoption of Green Star. We encourage you to apply if you are involved in the leasing, ownership, planning, investment or development of buildings, fitouts, communities or precincts.
- The terms of reference can be found here.
The Technical Advisory Group develops technical guidance and direction for current and future rating tools and other initiatives. We encourage you to apply if you are a consultant, professional, academic, or practitioner involved in the design, construction, planning, or management of buildings, fitouts, and precincts.
- The terms of reference can be found here.
How to make a nomination
If you are interested in serving one of these groups, please fill out this form. It should take about 15 minutes to complete. You must be part of a GBCA member company to apply.
Nominations close April 24, 2025.
Appointments to the Groups are approved by the Green Star Advisory Committee.
We expect to confirm appointments in late June to early July. The term is 2 years and will commence at the beginning of FY 2025/26.
If you have any questions about the role of the groups or the selection process, please contact Jorge Chapa, Chief Impact Officer at GBCA.
Calling all experts
We are refreshing our Expert Reference Panels.
Expert Reference Panels provide specialist advice on topics related to Green Star. They help with the development of thought leadership papers, development of credits and innovation challenges, and evaluate feedback from industry.
Expert Reference Panels report to the Market Transformation Senior Team. Being part of an Expert Reference Panel does not preclude you from being part of any advisory group. If you can contribute to any of our expert reference panels we encourage you to nominate. The terms of reference can be found here.
There are ten Expert Reference Panels ranging from energy and carbon to products and materials. They are:
Provides input into the topics of energy consumption, energy sources, and operational carbon emissions as well as climate related disclosures.
Provides input into areas related to nature conservation, biodiversity enhancement, connectivity, and off-site restoration activities as well as nature-related disclosures.
Delivers advice on issues related to climate change adaptation and resilience practices, community resilience, infrastructure resilience, and other emerging issues.
Advises on matters related to where the built environment can influence health and wellbeing outcomes, and positively contribute to social value, community health and human rights issues.
Assists with introducing circular strategies at precinct, building, or fitout levels, and understanding their use to reduce climate and nature impacts
Supports the implementation of Green Star Performance v2 in the market, as well as assisting in its alignment with critical financial and regulatory reporting mechanisms.
Supports the implementation of, and transition to, Green Star Communities v2, as well with development of resources for integrating its outcomes in planning policy.
Supports the actions and activities related to new building construction and refurbishment, including assisting with implementation and ongoing updates to Green Star Buildings.
Supports the actions and activities related to new fitout construction, including assisting with developing and transitioning to Green Star Fitouts.
Assists with topics related to the manufacturing and procurement of low impact materials and the ongoing evolution of the Responsible Products Framework and its use in the rating tools.
How to make a nomination
If you are interested in serving on an Expert Reference Panel, please fill out this form. It should take about 15 minutes to complete. You must be part of a GBCA member company to apply. Nominations close April 24, 2025.
Appointments to the Expert Reference Panels are approved by the GBCA Executive. We expect to confirm appointments in mid-November 2023.
If you have any questions about the role of the Advisory Groups, Reference Panels or the selection process, please contact
Taryn Cornell Senior Manager Strategy & Development.